No Man's Sky Reviews

No Man's Sky is ranked in the 48th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 8, 2016

Ultimately, you get what you put in to No Man’s Sky. It takes a load of dedication and searching to get the most out of the world and as more and more players continue through the galaxy it will be amazing to see what everyone finds. That being said if you aren’t one for picking an objective, like finding all a planets discoveries for a tidy lump sum, and need a narrative focus there is no real point to picking up No man’s Sky.

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Gamersky
细拉
Top Critic
8.4 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2023

After seven years of updates, No Man's Sky has become a more vibrant and diverse universe. Most of the game's original promises have been fulfilled, and the developers are working hard to make it even better.

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84%
Oct 21, 2022

If you currently only have one Switch, prefer to play solo and wanted to try out the title anyway, you will undoubtedly be thrilled what Hello Games delivers here. But also all Switch owners with a penchant for space exploration should quickly take "No Man's Sky" to their hearts.

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8.3 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2016

No Man's Sky is not a game where the focus is on story. Its focus is on exploring a galaxy, seeing beautiful things and having some cool moments. It may be a tired cliché, but it’s something that is definitely not for everyone. For those it is for though it's great.

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IGN Middle East
Mamdouh Mahrous
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2016

No Man's Sky might not be a perfect game, in fact it is riddled with flaws from a technical and visual perspective, but it is certainly a bold new step that benefited from random generation technology to give us an impressive universe with endless possibility. We have to appreciate the effort that the small Hello Games has been able to put into this.

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GamesBeat
Top Critic
80 / 100
Aug 13, 2016

It’s a call back to the sci-fi and adventuring stories that form the foundation of so many of today’s geeks. Roaming the galaxy as a lone explorer who has to rely on their wits to survive harsh planets nestled between light years of empty space is something I’ve played in my mind since I was a kid.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 16, 2016

Hello Games' massive to the point of being almost overwhelming universe provides just the right amount of (optional) guidance

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80 / 100
Aug 15, 2016

No Man’s Sky is an unforgettable adventure, one plagued by lack of direction and lack of meat. It brings about one of the most incredible worlds ever seen in a video game, but it doesn’t always take advantage of that. Despite the issues, No Man’s Sky is a milestone in video game development.

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Aug 12, 2016

Hello Games has created a gorgeously realised, constantly regenerating universe for players to get lost in, where the incredible journey trumps the destination

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Telegraph
Top Critic
Aug 15, 2016

No Man’s Sky is a fundamentally simple game; one that’s flawed, slow, and where the moment-to-moment activities are sometimes even... boring. But its intoxicatingly rare attitude towards pure discovery create a game that’s captivating unlike any other.

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80 / 100
Aug 16, 2016

Give No Man’s Sky time, let yourself absorb its sometimes slow and subtle pace, and you will find a truly unique – and satisfying gaming experience.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2016

No Man's Sky has no real flaws (except the star maps, really a disaster), but many limitations, but often due to his youth. It seems now clear that the objective of Sean Murray is to create another phenomenon ala Minecraft. The designer has already announced the arrival of terrestrial resources, the ability to build our own bases, even larger ships. Moreover, in a similar game structure you can add anything, including new variables, new land, new formulas to make things even more varied and surprising. No Man's Sky is not only gameplay, but there is something more, and that something is hidden in each of us.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 11, 2016

No Man's Sky is all about the pure joy of exploration. It will be a polarizing game that will prove unsatisfying for some gamers, but it offers a vibrant, Zen-like experience others will treasure.

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PCMag
Top Critic
Aug 18, 2016

Much more than a sterile description of its discrete parts and features, No Man's Sky is an astounding artistic and technical achievement worth experiencing. The wonder of stepping onto one of seemingly infinite planets and exploring, even while navigating the title's shortcomings, is unparalleled by any other game.

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Aug 15, 2016

No Man's Sky is about cutting your own path through a galaxy teeming with possibilities. It is a playground in which to let loose the human urge to explore and discover, supported by a deep crafting system that keeps players engaged in their journey. Improvements could be made, new features could add greater depth, but Hello Games' achievement here is nothing short of incredible.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2016

When a location in No Man’s Sky isn’t being observed, it doesn’t exist. It’s just the potential in its formula in a program (possibly on a disc). When we play it, it becomes a tiny thread in an actual vast universe.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 17, 2016

No Man’s Sky is a unique experience for this generation of consoles. It brings a relaxing gameplay design that is geared more towards exploration, rather than sci-fi action. In addition to exploration, it has a healthy crafting system, an interesting monetary structure that adds extra motivation, and an endless amount of adventures and secrets to uncover along the way. No Man’s Sky isn’t perfect execution by any means, especially when compared to the intentions that it was built on, but there’s enough here to warrant the journey.

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2016

Truly infinite, boundless in its possibilities, and presenting its players with a universe of possibilities, No Man's Sky is a triumph in what it sets out to do.

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games(TM)
games™ Team
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 10, 2016

At its best when enjoyed aimlessly

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4 / 5
Aug 14, 2016

A great achievement in building a gigantic world that feels realistic, with stable performance in considering what the game is doing in the background. The whole game is designed through algorithms that makes the planets seem simple and pretty similar, plus the repetitive gameplay that doesn’t change much. If you don’t mind these two issues, then you’ll find a rich, deep game full of secrets to explore, with the all the things you need to do so.

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